bi·phen·yl (b -f n  l, -f nl)n. A colorless crystalline compound, C12H10, used as a heat-transfer agent, in fungicides, and in organic synthesis. Also called diphenyl. |
biphenyl [baɪˈfɛnəl -ˈfiː-]
n
1. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a white or colourless crystalline solid used as a heat-transfer agent, as a fungicide, as an antifungal food preservative (E230) on the skins of citrus fruit, and in the manufacture of dyes, etc. Formula: C6H5C6H5
2. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any substituted derivative of biphenyl Also called diphenyl
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